A/N: OMG GUYS I'M SO SORRY! Life has gotten away with me! before i knew it, it has been nearly 12 yrs since i have updated my story! so much has happened! I became a single mom, worked 3 jobs, moved around a lot, then 3 yrs ago i got married and my life just got more hectic. i hope you all will forgive me. i hadn't even remembered my story, but i got a notification in my email about someone adding me to their favorites list within the last couple months. i was so touched that after all this time someone still likes my story. so tonight i decided to write ya'll a new chapter. i work 6 days a week and can't write a lot right now. but i am going to try to get this story up and finished before too long i hope. please continue to have patience with me. in the mean time i hope you enjoy this chapter! let me know what you think!

Previously;

Max awoke with a start. Her bed was all sweaty and she was tangled up in her sheets.

Just as she had feared, she dreamed of her mother and of her past. After taking another shower, Max decided to go to her ship. Remembering that she had left it out in the open for the last two days. Better make sure no one has done anything to it. After all, all of her equipment and belongings were still aboard.

After Max arrived at the spaceship she decided that this would be the perfect place to build her own GR. Luckily for her she was able to miniaturize it with the touch of a button. (like I said, she's is very smart. maybe even smarter then Bulma)

Max transported the ship back to Caps. Corp.

Once arriving there she tried to sneak back to her room, to avoid encountering anyone at the moment, mostly a certain nosy sayin.

No such luck. Just when she was about the turn the corner, there comes Vegeta.

Once they saw each other, they just had a staring match. Waiting for the other person to say something first.

Chapter 5: A mother's tale;

(Max was remembering this while she was in the shower before heading out to get her ship)

The past has a funny way of catching up to us. Doesn't matter who we are, or how far we decide to run away in hopes of outrunning our pasts. Yet, with all of the strength of Mind, Body and Soul that Max had managed to accumulate throughout the years, even she was unable to outrun her past for long.

As Max was standing under the shower, after a particularly rigorous workout, her mind couldn't help but wander once again to her Mother and the life she had long ago thought she had left behind her.

Max at 5yrs old:

It was a warm and sunny day on Namek Max had just gotten back from training all day with the other Namekian children. At the "tender" age of 5, Max had easily surpassed all of the other children and most of the older Namekians on the planet. She was running home to shower and play for a short period of time before her Mother ordered her to do her daily chores. "Max! Where are you going in such a hurry?" Hearing the sweet angelic voice of her Mother, Max immediately came to a complete stop. "Mother!" yelled an excited young Max. Veggie embraced her daughter lovingly. Smiling down at her child's innocent face, she said "How about you take the day off today? No chores or classrooms." "Really? YAY! THANK YOU MOTHER!" yelled an excited Max. Veggie couldn't help but laugh at her daughter. "What would you like to do today? Play in the stream with the other children?" she asked Max. Shaking her head, Max thought long and hard about what she wanted to do with her mother, something that she knew would maker her happy. So she asked, "Can you tell me about where we come from again?" Veggie couldn't help but laugh, "Again? Don't you ever get tired of the same story?" in her mind Max was rolling her eyes, because yes she was tired of hearing it. But she also knew that her mother loved telling her the story. So she shook her head as fast as she could. They walked down to the lake, seated themselves comfortably on the soft grass, then Veggie began her story.

"I come from a planet called Vegeta-Sei, where a race of powerful warriors called it home. There the planet is ruled by a strong King, King Vegeta. Everyone loves and fears him, for he is the strongest of them all. He has the most beautiful and benevolent Queen for a wife. Her kind eyes could make any man melt, even that of the strong Kings. They have a young prince, Prince Vegeta. A proud and strong warrior at the young age of 6, he quickly became the strongest fighter among his peers. At his young age he was feared by many of his staff and those he deemed beneath him, yet what no-one knew is that he had a tenderness to him that was strictly reserved for only his older sister. Due to his status, he had to keep his tender child like manner hidden from everyone around him. As you can imagine, weakness isn't something that is well received among the Sayin race; for they only value strength. Which is why I, Princess Veggi, was considered weak. I'm a softy at heart," she winks at Max. "which is how i am able to see the goodness in others, the kind of goodness that not even the person themselves can see. One day, i was taking a walk in the Royal Gardens, which was built for my mother to compliment her unfathomable beauty, when i came across a soldier napping under one of the large trees. He had such a serene look upon his face, so soft and tender, that i couldn't help but stare at him. I was watching him sleep for an hour, memorizing every cure of his face, ever scar that marred his visible body parts. i was so focused that i didn't' even notice he had woken up and was watching me out of the corner of his eyes, curious as to what i was doing. I finally noticed his stare and brought my eyes back up to his. my breath caught in my lungs. For he had the most beautiful, piercing eyes i had ever seen before. in the instant that our eyes met, we had both fallen deeply in love. We were soul mates! We then spent the rest of the day talking. He had told me about how unhappy he was with his wife, how he has a 3 year old son, Radditz, after his grandfather, somewhere and another on the way. He was proud of his son, and all that he knew he would eventually accomplish. He was a strong, dedicated and loyal warrior! Yet, since he was only a lower 3rd class soldier, no-one was allowed to know about our relationship. As a princess, i was forbidden to associate with the lower classes. However that didn't stop us! We were determined to see each other. For months we would sneak out and meet in secret. Then one night he told me he would be away for a while. He was being sent to another planet to conquer under Freeza, who had our planet under his command. He said he didn't know when he would be able to return. I was deeply saddened by the news and began to cry. He soothed me the best he could, promising me he would return to me and together we would run away. We made love under what we started calling "our" tree. The next day he was shipped out. A month had passed by so slowly, then i was informed that he was on his return flight back! When he had finally landed he immediately rushed into the infirmary, for he was gravely injured and was the only one to have survived. So i had tried to make plans for our immediate departure after he was well, but i was caught by my father. He found me in the flight room asking around for spaceships for more then one person. He was able to then figure out my plan and dragged me to the throne room where my mother asked me a series of questions. I was able to leave out a lot of details, but she found out i was with child, with you. She then informed my father of all i had told her. I was hurt, for i had told my mother all that in confidence and she betrayed me, running straight to my father. Oh was he furious with me! Even more so when i had refused to name my lover. All he knew was that he was a low class warrior. That alone was enough for him to declare that I shall be punished for what i had done. Mother got upset and left the room in tears. I was sent to my quarters till he could determine my punishment. I sat in my room for hours, waiting. Waiting for the unpreventable. I was surprisingly calm, partially because i knew my love would be alright. No-one knew who he was, and unless he told anyone, no-one would ever find out. My father came to inform of my fate. I was to be exiled for my "disgrace," as he put it. I had an hour to pack what little i wanted to bring with me. I sat stunned for what felt like a long time, when the voice of my little brother brought me out of my stupor. After speaking with him, reassuring him that all would be all right and that we would some day see each other again, i began to pack. i would miss my mother and my brother very much. My love would never die for my mate. An hour later i was in my ship heading through space. After weeks of traveling the galaxies, i landed on Namek. A quaint little planet with friendly inhabitants, this is where i decided i would raise my child. This beautiful planet would become our Home. That is our story." Veggie finished her story with a heavy heart and tears in her eyes. Max climbed into her mothers lap and whispered, "It's ok mother. I'm here and I will protect you. I don't want for anything. I'm perfectly happy right here in your arms. The only thing that i need is YOU!" Veggie smiled sweetly at her daughter, full of love "i know sweety, i know..."

Back to the Present: (picking up from where we left off before)

Max and Vegeta continued to stare at one another. After nearly 5 minutes of constant staring and silence, Max decided she had enough and was attempting to walk past Vegeta. Yet Vegeta had other plans for her. As she came into reaching distance, Vegeta grabbed her arm and spun her around to face him once again. Vegeta growled "Where to you think your going?" Max arched her brows and growled right back "None of your damn business!"
"We still have to continue our conversation, and this time you WILL tell me everything that i want to know!"
"And what praytell, makes you think i will do as you say? What, simply because your our long lost PRINCE of a planet that no longer even fucking exists? i have three words for you, your "Majesty" KISS MY ASS!"

Hearing her outbreak, Vegeta saw red! He couldn't even think, he just reacted. He threw a punch right at her face, sending her through the wall. Max was caught off guard, yet she recovered quickly, landing back on her feet right before crashing into the GR outside. Wiping her mouth, she smiled arrogantly at Vegeta before she busted into a fit of laughter. She was laughing so hard that tears started to roll out of her eyes and she fell to the ground just rolling from side to side.
Vegeta didn't know what to think of her strange behavior, he was about to yell at her to shut up when Bulma, Trunks and Bra came running down the hall to see what was going on. "What the Hell are you guys doing? Its 4am for crying out loud! And WHAT have you done to Max?" Bulma started yelling and wound up screeching at the end.

Max just wound up laughing harder. Vegeta was speechless, all he could muster was a very confused "Ummmmm..."
Finally after Max started to settle down, she stood up and walked towards the others. Still giggling she said "So, that's how its going to be? Just because someone says something you don't like you decide to punch them through a wall? You have a short fuse! Just as i have been told the King was as well! HAHAHAHAHAHA" and with that said she walked off towards her room, still laughing.

Everyone was just staring after her, until she rounded the corner and they heard her door close. Then Bulma slapped Vegeta, completely catching him off guard. "WHAT THE HELL WOMAN!" Vegeta yelled. Bulma glared at him "IF YOU EVER LAY A HAND ON A HER AGAIN IN ANGER I WILL CUT YOUR PRECIOUS LITTLE PRINCE INTO PIECES WHILE YOU SLEEP! A WOMAN IS NEVER TO BE HIT IN ANGER ESPECIALLY NOT IN MY HOUSE AND THROUGH THE DAMN WALL! DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME?!" Before he could say anything she stomped off, leaving him to think about his actions. She was right. He shouldn't have done that. His mother and sister would have been so disappointed in him. He looked down at his children, who were looking back at him with a look of disappointment in their eyes so strong that he was momentarily frozen in place. Then he turned around and walked out, leaving them and their accusing eyes behind him.

Max POV

What. The. Hell... I started laughing? I should have punched him back! But i know mother would not have approved if i had, especially with that annoying Onna and her children in the house. The children, still can't think of them as my cousins...not yet. It's too soon. I have been on this planet for 2 days now and i still haven't even begun to look for this "Goku" guy yet to get my revenge. Perhaps i should try to get some sleep...i'll start my search tomorrow.

The Next Morning: Reg POV

Max woke up after a short nap, feeling very groggy and half asleep "Ugh i think i only slept 3 hours! Better take a shower to wake up some more, it's going to be a loooong day..."
Walking into the bathroom, Max steps into the shower thinking about all that she has planned for the day.

To Do list:

1: Locate map

2: find a new secure location

3: Begin building new HQ

4: Gather Materials for GR

5: Gather information on Goku

6: study Goku

7: kill Goku

8: return to Namek

*** AVOID FURTHER CONFRONTATIONS WITH VEGETA

Max realized she had a LOT to accomplish, and not all will be done within the day. "Guess i'll start on finding a new and secure location for my base of operation. i can tackle the rest one step at a time."
She was so lost in thought that she hadn't even noticed the water getting cold, let alone someone entering her room. When there was a soft knock on the door she nearly jumped into a defense position before she realized where she was.

"WHAT?" she barked. "Hey its Bulma, breakfast is just about ready. Would you like to join us?"
"Hmmph yea i'll be down in a minute"
Bulma smiles slyly and then walks out, closing the door softly.

As Bulma walks into the kitchen she discovers that as usual Bra and Trunks were fighting while Vegeta was just sitting there reading his paper and sipping coffee. Bulma lets out a content sigh and starts to serve her family their rather large breakfast, just a typical meal in the Brief household. Max walked into the room and all eyes turned on her. Ignoring everyone, she sat across from Vegeta where she then returned his stare with one of her own. Bulma quickly place giant plates of pancakes in front of everyone, her attempt to distract everyone from such and uncomfortable silence. Which of course was successful because all four of them dug in!
"So, Max" Bulma started off "what are your plans for the day?"
Being cautious about her reply, Max carefully said "I'd thought I would get a map and try to find a place for me to build...a Home Base i suppose you could say. SAY! You wouldn't happen to have a map of earth would you?"
Everyone was silent for a moment before Bulma said "Well yea, but why would you need a Home Base?"
Max had been thinking about this for a while now, and so she decided that a little bit of honestly might get her what she needed. So she replied with "To be honest Bulma, its really none of your business. But i can promise and guarantee you i am not here to cause trouble for earth. i have a secret mission, if you will. i'm in search of someone and i need a base of operation in order to do my job."
"OH! Well in that case sure, hang on while i got get it." Bulma was smiling as she left the room, glad to hear that she could help Max on her mission and especially happy to hear that she was not here to destroy the planet.
Vegeta was fuming *WHAT THE HELL! I'VE BEEN ASKING HER QUESTIONS SINCE SHE GOT HERE AND I GET NOTHING! THE WOMAN ASKS ONCE AND SHE PRACTICALLY SPILLS HER ENTIRE LIFES STORY!"
Max was feeling pretty good about her decision to give a little bit of her mission plan to Bulma, because it meant that she is now one step closer to her revenge. Finishing up her breakfast she then glanced at Vegeta, smirked, and got up to put her dishes in the sink. Her mother raised her to clean up after herself after all, well what little bit she did raise her. Thinking of her mother made Max sad, so instead she washed dishes while she waited for Bulma to return.
"Here you go Max. Do you know what kind of area your looking for? Perhaps i can help you." Bulma asked. At first Max was weary about divulging further information, but then decided it would be ok. "Actually yes, i'm looking for a secure place. something off grid for me to conduct my search. Seclusion works best for me" "Oh! well here let me show you a few close places, that way you can stay here while you get set up."
Bulma showed Max some really good locations. Deciding on a Mountain region that is surrounded by a thick brush of forest. However to them she said "This dessert looks good! its by a cliff and a source of water. it'll be a good place to build. thanks for the help Bulma!"
Bulma beamed happily, "Anytime! Glad i could help!"
Max stood up, grabbed the map and returned to her room to pack up. As she is finishing Vegeta walks in, determined to confront her.
"We need to talk woman!" Max sighed "Look Vegeta, now is not the time. If its about last night don't worry about it. I egged you on, and besides its not like i was hurt! As to the rest of the questions you may have they will simply have to wait until my mission is over. i'm not ready to talk to you about my parents, myself, or anything else you might want to know. I'm trying to stay calm right now and not punch you in your ugly ass face, but if you continue to push me on the subject i'm going to have to beat the shit out of you." Max then walks out, leaving Vegeta befuddled behind. *WTF* is all that is running through his mind.